Games Like THE GAP

MaryPark St. is a short story telling indie game, set in a black and white dream-like world. Featuring two interpretations of the same story, The Dream & The Nightmare.

Why similar: Experimental 34.9% ★, Abstract 20.4%, Philosophical 18.9%, Minimalist 11.3%, 2D 6.2%

Understand is an experimental puzzle game about guessing rules. In each level, you have to figure out the rules through trial and error, then draw a line satisfying all rules.

Why similar: Experimental 35.1% ★, Abstract 34.5%, Minimalist 19.2%, 2D 5.1%, Puzzle 2.8%

Difficulty is a short, experimental visual novel, about both the difficulty level of stories, and the difficulties of real life. The plot, themes, challenges, and morals all become greater and harder to understand and accept as the difficulty increases.

Why similar: Experimental 40.9% ★, Philosophical 30.4%, Abstract 17%, Casual 6%, 2D 3.4%

Guess the rules, divide shapes, solve puzzles. 49 variants with consistent rulessets.

Why similar: Abstract 41%, Minimalist 22.4%, Experimental 17.9% ★, 2D 7.3%, Casual 4.3%

Gamitate is a like a gym for your mind and soul. "Work Out" your mind with carefully selected meditation techniques! Gamitate is designed to make you feel calmer, happier, and more peaceful. Enjoy the benefits of a wide variety of easy meditation techniques.

Why similar: Experimental 32.6% ★, Abstract 24.3%, Minimalist 13.4%, Philosophical 11.7%, Emotional 7.7%

Destiny Island is a very short computer game. You play a man who visits his memories. You can walk and talk to mannequins about 7 sins. Associate essence with anything comes to your mind.

Why similar: Experimental 45.1% ★, Abstract 20.9%, Philosophical 20%, Minimalist 11.5%, Indie 1.6%

A minimalist puzzle game in which you rotate the world instead of controlling the player. Play through the many level packs and compare your score to others in the leaderboards.

Why similar: Experimental 46.4% ★, Minimalist 20.8%, Abstract 17.9%, Casual 6.7%, Indie 2.9%

Play as you playing as you.

Why similar: Experimental 32.6% ★, Philosophical 25.4%, Abstract 21.3%, Minimalist 14.2%, 2D 3%

YANKAI'S TRIANGLE is a love letter to TRIANGLES. A puzzling puzzle game about the beauty and joy of infinitely tapping on TRIANGLES for some reason.

Why similar: Experimental 36% ★, Abstract 35.5%, Casual 9%, 2D 7%, Indie 6.9%

Hadr is a short atmospheric game where you control a piece of flying fabric. Every single thing you can cover with your cloth, will disappear. Items, puzzles and story, they all have their place in Hadr. Are real things disappearing or just memories?

Why similar: Experimental 30.4% ★, Abstract 21%, Philosophical 19.6%, Minimalist 14%, Emotional 7.7%

There are one million buttons. Only one button is correct. The correct button is chosen randomly, and there are no hints. Good luck!

Why similar: Experimental 40.4% ★, Abstract 28.7%, Minimalist 22.6%, Casual 5.5%, Indie 1.5%

Uncover cheating optical illusions, with your brain and eyes deceiving you at every opportunity... Experience these popular eyetwisters interactively like you've never seen before! This minimalist, but surreal game will make you question all senses you have.

Why similar: Experimental 37% ★, Abstract 27.5%, Philosophical 15.6%, Minimalist 15.4%, Puzzle 3%

A casual puzzle game about manipulating and playing with light.

Why similar: Experimental 54.9% ★, Minimalist 16.3%, Casual 12.3%, 2D 9.3%, Puzzle 3.6%

Minesweeper but the rules are changing.

Why similar: Experimental 39% ★, Abstract 29.1%, Minimalist 19.6%, Casual 5%, Puzzle 4.1%

Nebula Within is a contemplative yet challenging twin-stick shooter about exploring your emotions and finding self-acceptance. Plunge into a colorful consciousness and reveal a mysterious diary alone or with up to 8 of your friends.

Why similar: Experimental 29.1% ★, Philosophical 24.5%, Abstract 20.6%, Minimalist 11.9%, Emotional 11.4%

Your future is vaster than the cosmos.

Why similar: Experimental 51.3% ★, Philosophical 39.1%, 2D 5.3%, Indie 3.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Corona plunged the world into chaos in 2020. That sparked anger and frustration. Here you can let your frustration run free and Corona really express your opinion!

Why similar: Experimental 46.3% ★, Abstract 32.8%, Casual 10.2%, 2D 7.9%, Indie 1.9%

Higgs Boson: Challenging Puzzle is a minimalist and challenging puzzle game where the player must rotate pieces considering the move limit to assemble a particle accelerator.

Why similar: Abstract 36.3%, Minimalist 26.4%, Experimental 25.4% ★, Casual 8.2%, Puzzle 3.7%

Circles is an abstract puzzle game that takes your mind off things. No words, no distractions: an invitation to experiment. Relax, let your mind wander and discover the puzzling possibilities of circles.

Why similar: Experimental 42.9% ★, Abstract 31.6%, Minimalist 20.1%, Puzzle 2.8%, Casual 1.5%

Gridlink is a fun, minimalist puzzle game with a simple premise - connect the numbers on a square grid with a single, continuous line that traverses all squares and does not cross itself.

Why similar: Abstract 42.2%, Minimalist 23.5%, Casual 13.5%, 2D 10.5%, Puzzle 4.8%

The Dew is a puzzle game focused on storytelling. You will become a dewdrop—experience the past wars fought by black and white in puzzle form, and uncover the neglected truth.

Why similar: Abstract 29.8%, Philosophical 29.4%, Minimalist 19.1%, Casual 6.7%, 2D 6.3%

A collection of tiny experimental games (and "notgames") inspired by travel.

Why similar: Experimental 31.2% ★, Philosophical 24.7%, Abstract 19.7%, Minimalist 15.1%, 2D 4.7%

A short experimental visual novel about obsessive counting.

Why similar: Experimental 38.9% ★, Abstract 29.8%, Philosophical 15.3%, Emotional 9.1%, Casual 4.5%

A fast paced action avoidance game that will hopefully not make you barf. Spin around an endless twisting tube and slide your way past all the obstacles for as long as you can!

Why similar: Experimental 42.8% ★, Abstract 27.8%, Minimalist 16.4%, Casual 9.8%, Indie 2.1%

This game is nothing more than a black image covering the entire screen area, without the presence of any incentives.

Why similar: Experimental 29.8% ★, Philosophical 26.6%, Abstract 24%, Minimalist 13.9%, Casual 3%

Reflaser is a puzzle game in which you control the laser reflections to activate various devices. Solve 72 puzzles with pleasant and soothing music.

Why similar: Experimental 29.3% ★, Abstract 20.8%, Minimalist 20.5%, Casual 10.3%, 2D 8.3%

A puzzle game filled with shapes, numbers, and a straightforward goal: make every number zero.

Why similar: Abstract 43.5%, Minimalist 22.8%, Casual 11.5%, 2D 11.3%, Puzzle 5.4%

Traverse a harmonious hand painted forest in this first person hike. ☀️The trees guide you with gentle whispers, as you explore a philosophical story.

Why similar: Experimental 38.4% ★, Abstract 29.1%, Philosophical 21%, Emotional 10.8%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Change the dim world, fill it with light. Each inky struggle improves your sight. "Sometimes words alone can't paint the whole picture." A VR game about depression.

Why similar: Experimental 35.2% ★, Abstract 21.5%, Philosophical 18.4%, Minimalist 11.9%, Emotional 8.5%

Connect non-matching pieces to reach level 99.

Why similar: Experimental 28.8% ★, Philosophical 23.9%, Abstract 20.3%, Minimalist 16.9%, 2D 4.4%

Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits.

Why similar: Abstract 29.2%, Experimental 28.6% ★, Philosophical 22.6%, Minimalist 13.6%, Puzzle 3.1%

Abstract puzzle game about creating links between nodes through colored arms sticking out of the nodes. 75 handcrafted levels. Each level has unique solution.

Why similar: Abstract 50.9%, Minimalist 18.5%, Casual 10.4%, 2D 9.6%, Puzzle 5.5%

CIPHERCELL is a minimalist logic puzzle game where you slide cells together to perform arithmetic, with the objective of getting the last cell to zero.

Why similar: Abstract 33.2%, Experimental 31.4% ★, Minimalist 21.2%, Casual 4.9%, Puzzle 3.5%

A short and deeply emotional game experience where life itself is presented through a unique perspective.

Why similar: Experimental 31.3% ★, Philosophical 26%, Abstract 23%, Emotional 9.3%, 2D 3.8%

Cosmorbit is a minimalistic celestial puzzle game. With simple controls, just click on the celestial bodies. It's not complicated. Relax and enjoy.

Why similar: Abstract 44.3%, Minimalist 32.7%, Casual 8.7%, 2D 6%, Puzzle 4.5%

duamo is a deceptively simple minimalistic vibrant neon puzzle game where you have to fit shapes into a square.

Why similar: Abstract 45.7%, Minimalist 19.8%, Casual 12.2%, 2D 12.2%, Puzzle 5.9%

A minimalist puzzle game in which you arrange tiles so that their sides match the symbols / colors of adjacent tiles.

Why similar: Abstract 44.6%, Minimalist 30.8%, 2D 9.6%, Casual 4.7%, Puzzle 4.6%

The familiar becomes magical in this critically acclaimed interactive artscape. Explore ten scenes inspired by the everyday and let your expectations of reality be transformed. Carl Burton's other work has been featured in the New York Times, Serial, Colossal, and Medium.

Why similar: Experimental 44.7% ★, Abstract 34.8%, Casual 12.6%, Indie 7.9%

One Line is a minimalist puzzle game where the objective is to draw a single line filling the entire board. Different mechanics will challenge your mind in this game that is easy to learn but hard to solve. Can you find the correct path?

Why similar: Experimental 38% ★, Abstract 33.5%, Minimalist 19.3%, Puzzle 3.3%, Casual 2%

Higgs Boson: Minimal Puzzle is a relaxing and minimalist puzzle game where the player must rotate pieces to assemble a particle accelerator.

Why similar: Abstract 35.2%, Experimental 33.1% ★, Minimalist 22.1%, Casual 5.5%, Puzzle 3.4%

Higgs Boson: Timed Puzzle is a minimalist and challenging puzzle game where the player must rotate pieces considering the time limit to assemble a particle accelerator.

Why similar: Abstract 30.4%, Experimental 29.4% ★, Minimalist 25.3%, Casual 7.3%, Puzzle 3.8%

a simple abstract puzzle game

Why similar: Abstract 37.5%, Minimalist 22.1%, Casual 17%, Indie 9.7%, 2D 7.6%

Three Interwoven tales ruminating on beginning and end and everything in-between.

Why similar: Experimental 60.4% ★, Philosophical 37.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%

XOB. Kinetic. Psychedelic. Poetic. Aesthetic. 100 masterfully designed puzzles.

Why similar: Experimental 35.7% ★, Abstract 28.6%, Minimalist 11.5%, Emotional 7.5%, 2D 6.1%

SQUASER 9 is a minimalist puzzle game where you control a white square and erase the darkness on each level. Clear your path using logic and memory!

Why similar: Abstract 42%, Experimental 17.4% ★, Casual 13.4%, Minimalist 8.5%, 2D 8.5%

n-body is a chill space golf videogame! Launch stars in different solar systems with relaxing soundscapes and slowly form constellations.

Why similar: Experimental 54.9% ★, Minimalist 20.5%, Casual 12.3%, 2D 8.5%, Indie 2.4%

Synchronizing form and time.

Why similar: Abstract 42.8%, Minimalist 23%, Casual 11.5%, 2D 11.2%, Puzzle 5.4%

A solitary abstract journey. Discover the rules and guide your steps in the grid to touch the triangle(light). ♦

Why similar: Abstract 32.4%, Philosophical 28.2%, Minimalist 22.7%, Casual 6%, Indie 3.9%

Play a series of tiny games based on well-known classics, each with a unique twist and connected to each other. Race cars, hit golf balls, uncover mines, and more in this experimental action/puzzle game.

Why similar: Experimental 63.3% ★, Minimalist 16.5%, 2D 8.8%, Puzzle 4.2%, Casual 3.8%

Lotus Bloom is a relaxing minimalist puzzle game. Connect orbs, generate energy and make flowers bloom.

Why similar: Minimalist 35.7%, Abstract 34.1%, Casual 10.9%, 2D 6.3%, Puzzle 5.9%

You've moved to a new house where the previous owner was murdered. They never found his head. But, it has found you.

Why similar: Experimental 33.9% ★, Abstract 26.9%, Philosophical 23.9%, Emotional 10.5%, Casual 2.1%

Scale shapes to match the target size

Why similar: Abstract 42.3%, Minimalist 31.1%, Casual 9.1%, 2D 7.1%, Puzzle 6.1%

Enter Xerme, a mysterious world full of challenging puzzles and unique discoveries on a journey of evolution and exploration.

Why similar: Abstract 36.4%, Philosophical 21.9%, Minimalist 20.8%, Emotional 11%, Casual 5.7%

Featuring the ground-breaking Bridge Gun™!

Why similar: Experimental 36.9% ★, Abstract 30.1%, Philosophical 15.2%, Minimalist 13.2%, 2D 2.5%

A minimalist art-inspired game that reimagines classic mini-games with visual artistry, world-class music, and philosophical insights.

Why similar: Philosophical 28.7%, Abstract 22.9%, Minimalist 19.6%, Emotional 13.4%, 2D 8.1%

A game about boredom and self-pity. It's about myself mostly. You walk around and press the 'interact' button. Sorry for making this.

Why similar: Experimental 44% ★, Abstract 32%, Emotional 18.8%, Indie 5.2%

Chiasm blends mind-bending time puzzles with a unique, pensive aesthetic. Learn how to work when time is flowing backwards.

Why similar: Abstract 37.6%, Philosophical 27.3%, Minimalist 16.8%, Casual 11.2%, Puzzle 4.1%

In this unique game, you get to see what a two-dimensional world composed of multicolored lines looks like from the perspective of the main character, Linus. Whereas you and I see our 3D world as a series of 2D images, Linus sees his 2D world in one dimension: as a single vertical line!

Why similar: Experimental 47.3% ★, Abstract 36.3%, Minimalist 15.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Forever Someday is a short narrative experience about dealing with depression and the end of a relationship, with a surreal and dream-like aesthetic.

Why similar: Experimental 42.4% ★, Abstract 32.9%, Emotional 10.9%, Casual 5.1%, 2D 4.1%

Re-Nullum is a minimalist puzzle game about combining numbers. On each level, you must clear the board by connecting numbered tiles.

Why similar: Abstract 41.8%, Minimalist 26.1%, Casual 11.5%, 2D 11.4%, Puzzle 5.6%